STEPHANIE A.

Stephanie is an enthusiastic teacher candidate with her OCT transitional certificate (2024), holding a bilingual Honors Bachelor of Science in Biology from York University (2022) and a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University (2025), specializing in Intermediate and Senior education. During school, she excelled in French, Chemistry, Biology and tutors these subjects as well as G9/10 Math & Science, G11 Functions & G12 Advanced Functions.
Stephanie prioritizes being able to connect with her students. She is always in the know about what’s going on in students’ worlds and makes sure to deliver her lessons in a language that students can not only relate to, but also comfortably internalize. She tailors her lessons to emphasize students’ strengths and to encourage students to become comfortable with the material in the ways that best facilitate their learning.
Outside of running science experiments for her students, Stephanie spends her afternoons playing volleyball or curled up in a chair with a good book and her cat, Lily

AMANDA B.

Amanda is an Ontario Certified Teacher with Specialist qualifications in Accessible Education, who is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. She graduated from York University’s Concurrent Teacher Education Program in 2006 with Primary/Junior qualifications and an Urban Education certificate. After graduation, Amanda also obtained her Intermediate qualification, and has supported students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 10. In her 18+ year career with Peel District School Board she has made a point of teaching and learning in a wide variety of roles to broaden her skillset and best support her students. These positions have included Lead Special Education Teacher, Contact Teacher, Intermediate Math Lead, Equity Lead Teacher, and Intensive Support Program Teacher, among many others. She has had the opportunity to teach every elementary subject at least once – even French! Amanda has presented workshops on a variety of topics to teacher colleagues, families, administrators, and superintendents, and she has run culturally-based programming for elementary Indigenous students in PDSB. One of her major areas of professional interest is the impact of emotion regulation and sensory processing on learning readiness.
As the parent of two autistic children with very different support needs, and as someone who has been diagnosed with both ADHD and autism herself, Amanda is passionate about empowering learners of all ages to become strong self-advocates. She believes this is most effective when students understand how brains learn, when they have thorough and accurate strength-based self-knowledge, and when they’ve created personal “toolkits” of accessible strategies discovered through guided experience. Pedagogically, she values truly getting to know her learners and believes mutually positive relationships are the basis of teacher-learner success.
Outside of teaching, Amanda spends her time cycling, practicing yoga, going on outdoor adventures with her kids, and continuing her lifelong journey of reconnecting with her Indigenous culture.

EMILEE D.

Emilee Duquette is a dynamic and compassionate educator currently in her second year at Teacher’s College. With a background in Psychology from York University and extensive international experience, Emilee’s teaching journey took her to France, where she excelled as an English teacher, teaching assistant, and tutor. This global perspective has enriched her approach, allowing her to craft engaging, tailored lessons that resonate with students’ individual strengths and needs. Emilee’s enthusiasm and commitment to fostering
meaningful student-teacher connections define her teaching philosophy. As she joins Prep Academy, she is excited to leverage her diverse experience to support and inspire students, all while continuing to grow as an educator. When she’s not tutoring, Emilee enjoys exploring new languages and cultures, often indulging in her love for French cuisine. She believes that teaching is like a puzzle—sometimes all it takes is a little bit of creativity to find the perfect fit.

LAXSHAA N.

Laxshaa N. is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in education, data analysis, digital content management, fitness, and nutrition. She holds a Master of Education specializing in Assessment & Evaluation, a Master of Management Analytics from Queen’s University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Psychology and Criminal Justice & Public Policy from the University of Guelph. Laxshaa is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Leadership at Walden University.

She is currently a Student Success Project Manager at Centennial College, where she leads and manages quality assurance initiatives, develops comprehensive surveys, conducts environmental scans, and presents data-driven insights to enhance student success. Her expertise in data visualization techniques and statistical studies has been instrumental in improving advising operations and student engagement at the college.

Moreover, as a Professor of Marketing in the School of Business, she teaches various courses related to market research and analytics, has designed curricula, implemented active learning strategies, and created experiential learning opportunities, ensuring alignment with industry standards and academic excellence.

Outside of her professional life, Laxshaa is a fitness enthusiast, certified personal trainer, and nutrition coach. She enjoys promoting a healthy lifestyle and incorporates her love for cooking into her nutrition coaching. This passion for fitness and well-being complements her dedication to her professional work and personal growth.

Laxshaa’s blend of skills and experiences, combined with her commitment to continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making, make her a versatile and dynamic individual in both her professional and personal endeavors.

MANPREET K.

Hi Everyone, My name is Manpreet K. I am an OCT certified educator with a strong background in STEM subjects, currently teaching physics, chemistry, science, and maths at a high school in midtown, toronto. This will be my third year at this school, following two successful years of nurturing students’ understanding and appreciation of these subjects. I hold a Master’s degree in Physics and a Bachelor of Education, and I have previously taught at renowned institutions in India.
I have been teaching online as well on various platforms from the last 2 years to all the grades from 9-12.

In my free time, I enjoy exploring new cuisines through cooking and listening to music.

Nadia M.

Nadia is a dedicated second-year Health Sciences student in CEGEP. Since her first year, she has been passionately tutoring fellow students, finding great fulfillment in helping others succeed. Nadia is a strong advocate for the value of knowledge-sharing and believes that transmitting the skills and insights she has gained is a truly honourable pursuit. Most importantly, she is thrilled to meet you and eager to support your academic journey!

Claire W.

Claire received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto in 2016, with a double major in English and Women & Gender Studies and a minor in Semiotics & Communication Theory. During her undergraduate studies, Claire served as the editor for various sections of Victoria College’s newspaper (The Strand), honing her proofreading, writing support, and digital design skills. She also spent two years as the elected Equity Commissioner of Victoria College’s student council, working with other student groups to organize and push for improved equity-related programming and policies on campus.

Claire discovered her passion for teaching and education during the two years she spent working as an English language instructor and private tutor in Spain. Claire completed her Master of Teaching in the Junior/Intermediate stream at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) (University of Toronto) in 2023. Claire is deeply passionate about Special Education and supporting learners across diverse abilities and experiences. She believes in the power of literacy as a vehicle of transformation — not only through its capacity to inspire personal growth in students and educators alike, but also as an agent of broader social change.

During her free time, Claire likes to make art and spend time outdoors. She can often be found cycling around the West end, swimming in a nearby body of water, or working on a DIY project at home. Claire is also a regular meditator and is passionate about bringing mindfulness practices and strategies into her teaching.

RISHI B.

Rishi is a graduate of the University of Alberta with a bachelors in computing science, and a minor in Math, as well as a certificate in advanced game programming from Sheridan College. Born in India, and immigrating to Canada when he was 3 years old, Rishi has lived in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Oakville, and, most recently, Toronto. Growing up all over Canada and frequently visiting his home country helped to developed in him a deep love for travel and making connections with people from all over the world. During these visits to India, he would spend much time with his extended family, specifically his younger siblings. Helping with his siblings school work fostered in him an immense passion for teaching. While completing his bachelors, Rishi chose to spend his spare time volunteering for organizations on campus that focused on education. Through these organizations he has visited elementary schools as a guest science teacher, helped with high school exam and university prep for newcomers to Canada, and helped university students with first year math courses. In addition to his volunteer experience, Rishi has also worked as a math, science, and English tutor for Sylvan Learning and Oxford Learning. As a tutor, Rishi is very capable of teaching a wide array of subjects, but loves nothing more than teaching math & English. His goal with his students is to breakdown the stereotype of math and English not being fun. For him, seeing the moment when a concept finally clicks in a students mind and they start enjoying what they are learning is incredibly rewarding.

Meg H.

Meg Hardick is a certified middle grades science teacher. She holds a BS in Environmental Science, and a Masters in Elementary Education. She specializes in all areas of science, as well as elementary education, middle school French, and standardized test prep. She greatly enjoys helping students build the emotional and executive functioning skills necessary to excel in all subject areas. As a lover of literature and writing, she is especially excited to help students engage with the written word and expand their creative and expressive abilities. She has had great success supporting students through the stress and pressure of standardized testing season, taking a wholistic approach to test preparation and demystifying test structures.

When not supporting students, she enjoys spending time with her son, Hazel, wandering the Bella Vista streets, and hiking in the Poconos. She is a recent transplant from Austin, Texas, and is very appreciative of her new community.

OLIVERA M.

Olivera earned her Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and Psychology from the University of Toronto Scarborough. With a strong passion for child development and education, she will be pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Her experience attending an IB school in Europe gives her unique insight into the program’s curriculum, particularly in the sciences, including Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology. Olivera has extensive experience in one-on-one tutoring, with a special focus on intermediate and senior math and science subjects.

Her teaching style is interactive and learner-centered, aiming to empower students and inspire a lifelong love of learning—a passion she deeply shares. In her free time, Olivera enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with friends and family.